Diana Allen displays her award, presented by Tonya Prentice
Photo: Sanford School Department
Compiled by Kendra Williams
Sanford teacher recipient of national award: Sanford Middle School science teacher Diana Allen was honored at the Maine Department of Education’s Annual Summit in August as a recipient of the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching—the nation’s highest recognition for K-12 math and science educators. Allen was one of 336 awardees nationwide after being named a Maine state finalist and completing a rigorous application process that showcased her content knowledge, teaching practices, and educational leadership. At the summit, she received her award from Tonya Prentice, joining a select group of Maine educators recognized for their classroom excellence and commitment to fostering scientific discovery among students.
September is Attendance Awareness Month: It’s a time for individuals and organizations to learn about attendance issues and absenteeism. The Sanford School Department recognizes that attendance is essential to academic success. Missing 10 percent, or about two days each month of the school year, can make it harder to learn to read. Students can fall behind if they miss just one or two days every few weeks.
School meals are free in Maine…including breakfast: A delicious, nutritionally balanced breakfast is served every day free of charge. At SHS, breakfast is served from 6:45 to 8:15 am; at the Middle School from 7:10 to 7:40 am and at the three elementary schools from 8 to 8:20 am.
Share your organization’s events and activities with the Sanford school community: The School Department website offers a Community Announcements page to help you reach students, families, and staff members. Complete the online approval form and submit it to the Superintendent’s Office along with your promotional materials for review. Find the form here.
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